The ihsaas 2020 state wrestling tournament will take place on february 2022, with the dual tournament taking place on february 19. Dan leclere and jay borschel are some of the top high school wrestlers in iowa history, and they want to achieve what everyone says is impossible. The ihsaa keeps track of championships, state tournament results, and outstanding recordholders in stat books for each sport. He wrote a book detailing the history of the iowa state wrestling tournament called reach for the. He even wrote a book detailing the history of the iowa state wrestling tournament called reach for the stars. I cannot think of one thing that i remember about iowa wrestling that is not in this book. Four days to glory, written by mark kreidler, is the true story about two small town kids from iowa who have the chance to become gods in the wrestling world. The iowa city community school district is committed to ensuring that all materials on our website are accessible to all users. Also, during this span, high school wrestling in iowa grew from 28 to over 300 programs and enjoyed the reputation as one of the best high school wrestling states in the country. Mccool was the goto source for high school and college news in the sport while he covered it. Wrestling 2014 iowa high school athletic association. Newton high school wrestling 2,111 photos school nhs. Manual 2020 state tournament manual 2020 wrestling stat book. Wrestling stat book 20 high school folkstyle wrestling basics submitted by phil.
The wrestling background that bonds iowas offensive line. Wrestling archives updated through february 11, 2019. Book recalls history of iowa state high school wrestling. Dreams of state championships begin in elementary school and, since 1972, come to fruition or heartbreakingly fall short at an arena in des moines in february or march. Mccool, the registers lead wrestling reporter for years, was the goto source for high school and college news in the sport while he covered it. Iowagrant southwest wisconsin activities league calendar. The iowa high school athletic association is a statewide service organization for schools and communities in iowa that promotes sportsmanship, interscholastic activity, health, and wellness through the regulation and coordination of member school activities. Ihsaa state wrestling and basketball tournaments to remain at. Jul 21, 2011 a mustread for anyone who has followed high school wrestling in iowa for any length of time. I have been involved in iowa wrestling since the 1940s as a competitor, as a spectator, and as a person that just loves the sport. West high school homepage iowa city community school district. Iowa s kaleb young goes from sidelines to semifinals in a. All licenses expire annually after the state baseball tournament and must be renewed within one year of expiration. Presidential scholars program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high.
That career winning percentage is the best for iowa high school wrestling coaches. Wrestling is as much a part of winter in iowa as is snow and cold. Each a threetime state champion, jay borschel and dan leclere have a chance in their senior year to join the sports most elite group. Sep 27, 2018 legendary wrestler and coach dan gable, left, talks with his high school wrestling coach, bob siddens, at a signing for gables book a wrestling life 2 at the dan gable wrestling museum in 2017. Mccools knowledge of iowa high school wrestling is unsurpassed. Unless the board of control adopts other rules, member schools will follow the wrestling rules published in the national federation wrestling rule book. It brought back great memories and shared a lot of information that i didnt know prior to reading the book. Facts, stats, halls of fame, and award winners from the archives of the iowa high school athletic association. Coach bob darrah never wrestled in high school or college, but in coaching over 30 years of high school wrestling his teams won 95 percent of their matches. Coach darrahs teams compiled a dual meet record of 340172. Book tells history of iowa high school state wrestling.
The nfoa membership with insurance coverage is included in your fee. Wrestling ryan allen high school head coach gary allen varsity reserve. Officials from outofstate must obtain a valid ihsaa license to officiate within iowa. He wrote a book detailing the history of the iowa state wrestling tournament called reach for the stars. High school wrestling rules part 17 referee hand signs. High school students are eligible to obtain a license and officiate subvarsity and junior high contests as of the 201920 school year. Intermat wrestling iowa high school, simpson college coach. Official exams and rules meeting requirements all officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online openbook exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. Ihsaa wrestling 201920 the iowa high school athletic. Southeast polk ames ankeny centennial high school ankeny high school des moines east des moines lincoln des moines roosevelt dowling catholic fort dodge johnston marshalltown mason city northhoover wrestling coop urbandale wdm valley. Alaric jackson, a potential firstround nfl draft pick who did not wrestle at an iowa high school, initially started at left tackle but. Eight graduating seniors from iowa city west high school have been named candidates in the 2020 u. In iowa, that ideal survives in the form of high school wrestling.
Legendary coach, official bob siddens passes away at 93. In a state synonymous with wrestling, siddens teams have won more state wrestling championships than any other program in iowa history. Iowa is one of the nations leaders in high school wrestling. The ihsaa uses nominations from member schools and selection committees to honor exceptional sport. If you are having trouble accessing any portion of this website or its content or would like to request materials in an alternate format, please contact 319 688 for assistance. Iowa wrestling memorabilia on display and some of his 31 books for.
Jim gibbons wrestling is as much a part of winter in iowa as snow and cold. Our aim is to teach our studentathletes the importance of good character, accountability, and grit. Iowa valley senior benjamin smith celebrates after winning a state title over don bosco sophomore cade tenold in their match at 160 pounds during the 2020 iowa high school state wrestling. The iowa high school state wrestling tournament, a book that is the goto for wrestling facts in iowa s storied wrestling history. Des moines, iowa the iowa high school athletic associations board of control approved contracts at last weeks meeting with spectra, operator of iowa events center, to keep the state wrestling tournaments and state basketball tournament inside wells fargo arena through at least 2025. The iowa high school athletic association ia boys sports. Longtime register wrestling reporter and author dan mccool. Because the state tournament is a mustsee event in iowa, mccool wanted to give readers some stories about the teams and individuals of a sport that has turned out national champions, olympic champions, and a nobel peace prize winner. This site exists to preserve the history of high school sports in iowa, including the achievements of each of iowa s current and former high schools, the history of existing and former sports conferences, nicknames, state tournament results, state champions, and more.
Clarity provided to outofbounds calls in high school wrestling. Sep, 2019 iowas coaching staff didnt do this on purpose. Mar 22, 2019 iowa s spencer lee, unis drew foster book spots in ncaa wrestling finals. The iowa high school state wrestling tournament, a book that is the. The state of iowa is known as the breeding ground of highcaliber wrestlers, and this culminates every year with the soldout wrestling championships at wells fargo arena in des moines. Ihsaa partners with other iowa organizations like the iowa girls. Dec 26, 2011 the championship round of the 2012 state high school wrestling tournament is expected to be sold out for the 25th consecutive year. High school wrestling rules part 11 potentially dangerous. Dreams of state championships begin in elementary school and, since 1972, come to fruition or heartbreakingly fall short at an. Illinois wrestler inspires others in comeback from injury.
Official exams and rules meeting requirements all officials must score 75 percent or higher on an online open book exam in the sports for which they intend to officiate. This site exists to preserve the history of high school sports in iowa, including the achievements of each of iowas current and former high schools, the history of. I am a level 3 khsaa kentucky high school athletic association wrestling referee. For several years, he handled the papers wrestling rankings for high school teams and individuals.